Waterfront elegance meets modern comfort, offering spacious rooms with stunning views and a serene atmosphere. Unwind at the inviting pool area or savor delightful breakfast options, ensuring a memorable stay.
Located in Cairns Central Business District, a neighborhood in Cairns, Hilton Cairns is near the airport and on the waterfront. Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Don't miss out on a visit to Cairns Esplanade Lagoon. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and skydiving nearby. Visit our Cairns travel guide
34 Esplanade, Cairns, QLD, 4870
What's nearby
Cairns Marlin Marina
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Cairns Esplanade
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Cairns Convention Centre
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Reef Hotel Casino
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Getting around
Cairns Station
16 min walk
Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)
14 min drive
Restaurants
Horizon Club
5 min walk
Dundees on the Waterfront
2 min walk
Hemingway’s Brewery
5 min walk
Bar 36
3 min walk
Hilton Executive Lounge
1 min walk
About this property
Hilton Cairns
Luxury hotel near Reef Hotel Casino
Located close to Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Marlin Marina, Hilton Cairns provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. The on-site restaurant, Cafe Sunrise, features ocean views and breakfast. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, express check-out, and an elevator
A front-desk safe, 7 meeting rooms, and concierge services
Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 263 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Egyptian cotton sheets and Select Comfort beds
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
55-inch HDTVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and refrigerators
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: GSTC. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Cairns on 4 November 2026 start from AED 398, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Hilton Cairns pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for AUD 30 per day. Valet parking is available for AUD 40 per day. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Hilton Cairns?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Hilton Cairns?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Hilton Cairns located?
Located in Cairns Central Business District, this luxury hotel is steps from Reef Hotel Casino and Reef Fleet Terminal. Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Esplanade Lagoon are also within 5 minutes. Cairns Station is 16 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hilton Cairns Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Great place to stay, accesible to almost everything. Breakfast buffet is awesome but I wish we could start at 6:00.
Staff very kind and helpful.
Than you
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It’s really worth to stay, value for money. Specifically breakfast. My kids enjoyed a lot. A pool, gym, room , location, view, everything.there is nothing you can complain about.
Fabulous location, we were upgraded to the waterview room. Had lunch at nearby Dundees- tried crocodile and kangaroo. The Moroccan mackerel was great.
The breakfast at the Hilton was excellent- fresh squeezed fruit juice- diy was very refreshing.
The buffet breakfast is like nothing you’ve ever experienced. It was excellent. The location is perfect for views and a stroll. Very comfortable beds and they have room service if you’re just too tired to go out. Loved it!
The room was superb! Also the hotel property was elegant and well designed. It was a pleasure to walk around the property and take in the views. The pool and jacuzzi were also well done for the swim area.
High recommend the Hilton Cairns,
Pool was the best area - the kids loved it and the movies each night kept them entertained too.
Location was perfect walking to everything, the cafes, shops and Lagoon
Onsite parking was great & safe.
Only issue is they don't have smart TV's. Other than that everything was great. If you order room service 10/10 get the calamari. Also the breakfast buffet in the morning is worth it
We absolutely loved our stay at the Hilton Cairns. Perfect location. We stayed on the 8th floor we water views, which gave us access to a seperate room offering a small Buffet breakfast every morning and canapés, beer and wine in the evening. Absolutely loved this option as the dinning room downstairs is full and the food, drinks and a Harpist on the Saturday was a lovely touch. Comfy bed was a big bonus too.
We checked in late and checked out early and then we out for snorkeling, really wanted a shower so we went back and asked the staff, she gave us access to the swimming pool to take a shower. Really appreciated. We brought breakfast which is really good!
The breakfast was nice, the staff was friendly, the location was nice with nice views of Chinaman Creek. The property was a bit dated. For the price and value- was good
A great place to stay - awesome breakfasts. Walking distance to many places. We had minimal issues (eg: the TV was playing up) but the staff were eager to help out.